Senior Backend Engineer

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for high-volume platforms.
• Build and maintain scalable systems using Node.js and PostgreSQL (or equivalent relational databases).
• Write, debug, and optimize complex SQL queries for large datasets.
• Leverage AI tools in day-to-day engineering workflows to improve productivity and innovation.
• Architect distributed systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure as code.
• Work with cloud environments (Google Cloud or AWS) to deploy and manage backend services.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment., * 8+ years of backend software engineering experience.

• Strong expertise in Node.js and PostgreSQL.
• Advanced SQL skills with proven ability to handle complex queries.
• Demonstrated fluency with AI tools in engineering workflows.
• Experience building and scaling consumer-facing platforms.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and scalability principles.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud or AWS).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-driven, ownership mentality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

4.54.5 out of 5 stars Plano, IA 52581 $70 - $75 an hour - Temp-to-hire